Is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) Halal?

NYSE Industrials Mexico $799M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 83/100
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 481.1% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. operates in the Industrials sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 481.1%
/ 30%
117.4%
/ 30%
17.2%
/ 30%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 481.1%
/ 33%
117.4%
/ 33%
17.2%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 67.9%
/ 33%
16.6%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 481.1%
/ 33%
117.4%
/ 33%
17.2%
/ 33%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 67.9%
/ 33%
16.6%
/ 33%
2.4%
/ 50%
N/A ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.91
P/B Ratio
30.3
EV/EBITDA
33.4
EV: $11.1B
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 27.4%
Operating Margin 11.3%
Net Margin -3.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) -33.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.1B
Free Cash Flow$489M
Total Debt$3.9B
Debt-to-Equity1466.2
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$5.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.49
50-Day MA$8.74
200-Day MA$7.06
Avg Volume792K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$3.49
$10.80

About Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS)

CEO
Mr. Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano
Employees
7,098
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines
Country
Mexico
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$799M
Currency
USD

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiary, Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.P.I. de C.V., provides air transportation services for passengers, cargo, and mail in Mexico and internationally. The company operates approximately 550 daily flights on routes connecting 44 cities in Mexico, 23 cities in the United States, 4 cities in Central America, and 2 cities in South America. It also offers merchandising, travel agency, share administration trust, pre-delivery payments financing, aircraft administration trust, and loyalty program, as well as specialized and aeronautical technical services. As of December 31, 2024, the company leases 141 aircrafts and 18 spare engines. Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s debt ratio?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s debt ratio is 481.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 67.9%.

What are Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V.'s key financial metrics?

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. has a market capitalization of $799M. The company maintains a gross margin of 27.4% and a net margin of -3.4%. Return on equity stands at -33.1%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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